Deputy Sheriff William Thomas McMinn
Madison County Sheriff's Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, October 7, 1939
Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 7, 1939
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Killed by citizens
Deputy McMinn was fatally shot in the back while attempting to serve a warrant at a community dance.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with his murder. One of the men was found guilty and the second was acquitted of the murder. Both men were later shot to death by angry citizens.
Deputy McMinn was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Madison County Sheriff's Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, October 7, 1939
Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 7, 1939
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Killed by citizens
Deputy McMinn was fatally shot in the back while attempting to serve a warrant at a community dance.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with his murder. One of the men was found guilty and the second was acquitted of the murder. Both men were later shot to death by angry citizens.
Deputy McMinn was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Deputy Sheriff William Thomas McMinn
Madison County Sheriff's Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, October 7, 1939
Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 7, 1939
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Killed by citizens
Deputy McMinn was fatally shot in the back while attempting to serve a warrant at a community dance.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with his murder. One of the men was found guilty and the second was acquitted of the murder. Both men were later shot to death by angry citizens.
Deputy McMinn was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Madison County Sheriff's Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, October 7, 1939
Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 7, 1939
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Killed by citizens
Deputy McMinn was fatally shot in the back while attempting to serve a warrant at a community dance.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with his murder. One of the men was found guilty and the second was acquitted of the murder. Both men were later shot to death by angry citizens.
Deputy McMinn was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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